Latest Local News Headlines, Provided By muskoka411.com, October 31st

Due to paving, there will be a lane reduction at the corner of Sykes Street and Collingwood Street East, beginning 8 am Wednesday, October 31st. The work is expected to be completed by the end of the day.
(Source and Image: Municipality of Meaford)

Join the Meaford Chamber of Commerce for the 10th Annual Meaford Dragons’ Wednesday, November 7th at 7:30 pm at Meaford Hall. Watch as the contestants pitch their Business Plans to the Dragon’s for the chance to walk away with cash and in-kind prizes for their business start-up or expansion. Tickets are $30.00 and are available at the Meaford Hall Box Office, by calling 519.538.0463 or going to www.meafordhall.ca For more details about the Contestants and this year’s Dragon’s please contact the Meaford Chamber of Commerce 519.538.1640. (Source: Meaford Chamber of Commerce)

Saturday, December 15th, the Meaford Public Library Fundraising Committee’s Christmas with Friends Gala fundraising event will feature cocktails and appetizers followed by a catered dinner, cash bar, and dancing at the Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre. Festivities begin at 6 pm with dinner served at 7 pm in support of the new, accessible Meaford Public Library. The cost: $80/person with a $40 tax receipt. Tickets and tax receipt are available at www.friendsofmeafordlibrary.ca/events. Each table seats eight people. If you wish to be seated in a group, please give the table a name when you are purchasing your tickets so you can all be seated together. For more information, please call or visit the Meaford Public Library 519-538-1060 ext. 1123.
(Source: Meaford Pubic Library)

The Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour is coming to Collingwood’s Frozen in Time Festival December 29th and 30th and MusicOntario is pleased to help in the search for local artists and bands to perform at this tour stop. If you’re from Collingwood or area and perform a mix of originals and covers, Rogers wants you to represent your hometown spirit during this event. This is a paid opportunity. Apply at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018hometownhockeyON.
The application deadline is November 2nd.
(Source: muskoka411.com)

The Municipality of Meaford, Bridge 039 is closed with an alternate route in effect, now to November 15th as they are undergoing maintenance. (Source: Municipality of Meaford)
The sidewalk at the corner of Sykes Street and Collingwood Street in Collingwood is closed until October 30 due to work happening at 8 Collingwood Street. (Source and Image: Town of Collingwood)

Sports:

In the NHL, a goal with 55 seconds left in the third period saw the Calgary Flames rally past the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 last night.
Minnesota beat Edmonton 4-3 as the Wild have won six of their last seven games.
Dallas defeated Montreal for their first road victory of the season
Arizona downed Ottawa 5-1.
Tonight, only one game as Chicago is at Vancouver; game time 10:00 pm.